BIB
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Commercial and Industrial
PINK® BATTS® BUILDING INSULATION BLANKET (BIB)
Installation Instructions
Correct installation with no compression, gaps or folds is critical to ensure Pink® Batts® Building Insulation Blanket
performance is not compromised.
Safety:
Each installation is unique so prior to installation
check for all hazards that may cause injury:
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arry out any required repair work before starting
C
installation
Ensure safety measures for working at height are in
place (refer to the Health and Safety in Employment
Act)
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Ensure there is adequate lighting to identify any
hazards
Treat all electrical cables as live, being careful not
to cut or expose cables and wires
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Beware of other sharp objects (protruding nails,
splinters etc), pests (bees and wasps), loose
boards and pipe work
ote: Seek professional advice if you are
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unsure how best to isolate the hazard or have a
professional installer carry out the work on
your behalf.
We recommend PinkFit® professional installers.
PinkFit® are a nationwide network of professional
installers who guarantee that their completed
installation will meet the requirements of NZS
4246:2016.
For your local PinkFit® installer call 0800 746 534 or
visit pinkbatts.co.nz/installing-pink-batts/
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These installation instructions may have been superseded. Please refer to pinkbatts.co.nz or call
0800 746 522 for the most current information.
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Commercial and Industrial
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PINK® BATTS® BUILDING INSULATION BLANKET (BIB)
Installation:
Any slight irritation to exposed skin caused by the fibres in glass wool, or through their inhalation, is harmless and
temporary.
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However for your comfort while installing, it’s recommended you wear:
Loose fitting work clothes which cover the arms and legs
Covered shoes
Dust mask
Safety glasses
For safety while installing, it’s recommended you use:
Cut resistant gloves (if knife is used)
Kneepads (for retrofitting)
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For an efficient installation, the following tools are recommended:
Stable working platform (for new build)
Knife
Tape measure
Head torch (for retrofitting)
Kneeling board or planks (for retrofitting)
Instructions
Roof Applications:
The methods of application described in this document are the most commonly used in New Zealand and should not be
taken as specific design.
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Ensure the product is installed dry. If the product is wet replace before installing
Full support of insulation on mesh or safety netting is required
A 25mm clearance must be maintained between the insulation and roofing underlay. See diagrams overleaf for typical
installations
Fit insulation tightly around all roof penetrations, vent pipes, etc
Where flues or other similar heat emitting elements pass through the insulation layer a 150mm clearance should be
maintained between that item and the insulation
Where cutting is necessary use a sharp knife and straight edge
Fit Pink® Batts® insulation beneath electrical wiring and plumbing (see caution below)
Refer to NZS 4246:2016 for further information related to the correct installation of insulation around electrical
auxiliary devices and downlights.
* Caution: Electrical cables and equipment partially or completely surrounded with bulk thermal insulation may
overheat and fail. This applies to wiring installed prior to 1989.
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Commercial and Industrial
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PINK® BATTS® BUILDING INSULATION BLANKET (BIB)
Commercial Roof Insulation Installation
Roofing
*Roofing Underlay
Pink® Batts® BIB
Foil
Batten
Safety Mesh
Top Hat Purlin
Purlins
25mm
Roofing
*Roofing Underlay
Pink® Batts® BIB
Foil
Batten
Safety Mesh
Top Hat Purlin
Top Hat Purlin
25mm
Roofing
*Roofing Underlay
Pink® Batts® BIB
Foil
Safety Mesh
Purlin
25mm
*Roofing Underlay may require additional support depending on underlay specified and purlin spacing.
pinkbatts.co.nz
These installation instructions may have been superseded. Please refer to pinkbatts.co.nz or call
0800 746 522 for the most current information.
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Commercial and Industrial
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PINK® BATTS® BUILDING INSULATION BLANKET (BIB)
Wall Applications
The methods of application described in this document are the most commonly used in New Zealand and should not be
taken as specific design.
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External Wall Installation:
Ensure the product is installed dry. If the product is wet, replace it before installing
Where possible slot the piece of insulation into the C section. Friction fit product between framing in other cases
If cutting is required, cut to size allowing insulation to fit neatly into the C section
Ensure there are no gaps, folds or compression of product
Fill gaps around windows and doors with off-cuts
Do not cover vents. Insulate around vents to allow unhindered ventilation
Fit insulation behind electrical wiring* and plumbing work. Partially cut insulation and place around wires or pipes if
necessary
75mm clearance around metal chimneys and flues
An absorbent wall underlay is recommended between the insulation and the wall cladding
* Caution: Electrical cables and equipment partially or completely surrounded with bulk thermal insulation may
overheat and fail. This applies to wiring installed prior to 1989.
Refer to NZS 4246 for the correct installation of insulation around electrical auxiliary devices and downlights.
Horizontal Profile Metal Cladding
Horizontal Cladding
Vertical Profile Metal Cladding
Metal Frame C-Section
Fixing
Fixing
Internal Wall Lining
Vertical Cladding
Pink® Batts® BIB
Metal Frame C-Section
Internal Wall Lining
Underlay
Pink® Batts® BIB
Cavity Batten
Thermal Break
Underlay
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Product Specifications
BRANZ
APPRAISED
GREENGUARD
CERTIFICATION
✔
Pink® Batts® BIB R1.2 Blanket
Pink® Batts® BIB R1.8 Blanket
PRODUCT
CODE
SIZE
(m)
NOMINAL
STABILISED
THICKNESS*
(mm)
NOMINAL
TOTAL AREA
PER PACK
(m2)
PIECES PER
BALE
✔
7250001
1.2m x12m
50
28.8
2
✔
7270001
1.2m x 8m
75
19.2
2
7210009
1.2m x 8m
100
19.2
2
Pink® Batts® BIB R2.4 Blanket
✔
7210052
1.2m x 8m
100
19.2
2
Pink® Batts® BIB R2.6 Blanket
✔
7200076
1.2m x 6m
110
14.4
2
7200082
1.2m x 8m
130
9.6
1
7200450
1.2m x 8m
135
9.6
1
Pink Batts BIB R3.6 Blanket
7200081
1.2m x 8m
140
9.6
1
Pink® Batts® Skillion BIB R3.2 Blanket
7200090
1.2m x 8m
125
7.2
1
Pink Batts BIB R2.2 Blanket
®
®
Pink Batts BIB R2.8 Blanket
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®
Pink® Batts® BIB R3.2 Blanket
®
✔
®
Pink Batts BIB Retrofit R1.8 VPACK
✔
7200151
1.2m x 6m
80
7.2
1
Pink® Batts® BIB Retrofit R2.4 VPACK
✔
7200152
1.2m x 6m
95
7.2
1
Pink Batts BIB Retrofit R2.8 VPACK
✔
7200155
1.2m x 6m
110
7.2
1
Pink® Batts® BIB Retrofit R3.2 VPACK
✔
7200156
1.2m x 6m
135
7.2
1
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* Stated thicknesses are values at which stated R-values are achieved and are likely to be minimum values
Custom lengths are available, subject to minimum order quantities. Please contact our customer service team (0800 746 522) for
further information on availability, lead times etc.
Storage and Maintenance
Pink® Batts® insulation should be protected from damage and weather. Store under cover in clean, dry conditions. The
installed product should remain dry at all times. If the product becomes wet or damp, the source of dampness (e.g. leak
in building) should be repaired and any wet or damp insulation should be removed and replaced with new insulation of an
equivalent R-value.
Disposal of bags
Recyclable LLDPE bags are used for packaging of Pink® Batts® insulation.
These bags are categorised as Rec 4 and can be placed in a recyclable refuse collection bin.
For further details download the relevant product data sheet from pinkbatts.co.nz
Accreditations/Appraisals/Certifications
Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd
Certified QMS
DISTRIBUTED BY
Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd
9-15 Holloway Place, Penrose, Auckland,
New Zealand
pinkbatts.co.nz
This document supersedes all previous versions and may have been superseded; is a guide only and
the purchaser should ascertain the suitability of this product for the end-use situation intended and
when used in conjunction with other products; and is provided without prejudice to Tasman Insulation
New Zealand Ltd (Tasman) standard terms of sale. Tasman retains the right to change specifications
without prior notice. Refer to www.pinkbatts.co.nz or consult Tasman for further information. Do
not use this product for any application not detailed in this document. All claims about this product
are subject to any variation caused by normal manufacturing process and tolerances. The liability of
Tasman and its employees and agents for any errors or omissions in this document or otherwise in
relation to the product is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law. Except where the consumer
acquires the goods for the purposes of a business, any rights a consumer may have under the
Consumer Guarantees Act are not affected. The colour PINK and Pink® are registered trademarks
of Owens Corning used under license by Tasman Insulation. Batts® is the registered trade mark of
Tasman Insulation.
These installation instructions may have been superseded. Please refer to pinkbatts.co.nz or call
0800 746 522 for the most current information.
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